Brother ADS-3100 High-Speed Desktop Scanner

Key Features

• High-Speed Scanning: Up to 40 ppm (single-sided) and 80 ipm (double-sided) in color and mono.
• Advanced Duplex Scanning: Scans both sides simultaneously.
• Automatic Document Feeder (ADF): 60-sheet capacity for uninterrupted scanning.

Scan Performance

• Resolution:
  • Optical: Up to 600 x 600 dpi
  • Interpolated: Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
• Speed:
  • Single-sided: Up to 40 ppm (A4)
  • Duplex: Up to 80 ipm (A4)
• Daily Duty Cycle: Up to 6,000 pages
• Media Handling:
  • Size: 50.8–215.9 mm (width), 50.8–355.6 mm (length), up to 5000 mm (Long Paper Mode).
  • Weight: 40–200 gsm
  • Plastic Cards: Embossed cards up to 1.32 mm thick

Image Optimization Features

• Processing Tools:
  • Auto Deskew, Auto Image Rotation, Blank Page Removal
  • Edge Fill, Tear Fill, Punch Hole Removal
  • Vertical Streak and Moiré Reduction
  • Color Dropout, B/W Threshold Adjustment, Noise Reduction
• Supported File Formats:
  • PDF (single/multi-page, PDF/A-1b)
  • JPEG
  • TIFF

Connectivity

• Interfaces:
  • USB 3.0 for fast transfers
  • USB Host for PC-free scanning
• Mobile Scanning: Compatible with Brother Mobile Connect app

Software Suite

• Windows: Brother ScanEssentials Lite, Kofax PaperPort, Kofax Power PDF, NewSoft Presto! BizCard
• MacOS: Brother iPrint&Scan, ICA, TWAIN, NewSoft Presto! BizCard
• Linux: SANE driver support

Ease of Use

• Control Panel: Simple LED indicators and four control keys
• Fast Wake-Up Time: Approx. 1 second from sleep
• Direct Scan: Save directly to USB drives

Environmental Features

• Power Consumption:
  • Scanning: 23W
  • Ready Mode: 5.4W
  • Sleep Mode: 1.4W
  • Power Off: 0.1W
• Operating Environment:
  • Temperature: 5°C–35°C (41°F–95°F)
  • Humidity: 20%–80%

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions:
  • Without Carton: 299.5 x 215.9 x 190.5 mm
  • With Carton: 391 x 243 x 320 mm
• Weight:
  • Without Carton: 2.6 kg
  • With Carton: 3.31 kg

Included in the Box

• Brother ADS-3100 Scanner
• Detachable ADF
• Power Supply Cord and Adapter
• USB Cable
• Quick Setup Guide
• Product Safety Guide

Optional Accessories

• A3 Carrier Sheet (CS-A3301): Supports up to 500 uses.
• Roller Kit (PRK-A3001): Supports up to 100,000 sheets.

Warranty

• 1-Year Return-to-Base Warranty

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the scan speed?

• 40 ppm (single-sided) and 80 ipm (double-sided).

2. What media can it scan?

• Plain paper (40–200 gsm), plastic cards (up to 1.32 mm), business cards, and long documents (up to 5000 mm).

3. Does it support duplex scanning?

• Yes, it scans both sides in a single pass.

4. Supported file formats?

• PDF, PDF/A-1b, JPEG, and TIFF.

5. What is the resolution?

• Optical: 600 x 600 dpi; Interpolated: 1200 x 1200 dpi.

6. Can I scan directly to USB?

• Yes, without a PC.

7. Is mobile scanning supported?

• Yes, via Brother Mobile Connect app.

8. Connectivity options?

• USB 3.0 and USB Host.

9. Included software?

• Brother ScanEssentials Lite, Kofax PaperPort, Kofax Power PDF, and more.

10. Daily duty cycle?

• Up to 6,000 pages.

11. Supported operating systems?

• Windows, macOS, and Linux.

12. Power consumption?

• Scanning: 23W; Ready Mode: 5.4W; Sleep: 1.4W; Off: 0.1W.

13. What’s included in the box?

• Scanner, ADF, cables, and guides.

14. Optional accessories?

• A3 Carrier Sheet (CS-A3301) and Roller Kit (PRK-A3001).